03/02/2022
The Japanese take power naps at work and, in European countries such as Italy and Spain, an afternoon siesta forms part of daily life. Yet, in the UK, we still haven’t really cottoned on to the benefits of a speedy daytime snooze. A power nap can leave you feeling refreshed and energised, and there’s even research demonstrating that 40 winks can improve memory. ‘According to an Australian study, having a 10-minute nap (which isn’t long enough for you to enter deep sleep) at midday provides an immediate improvement in alertness, mood and performance,’ shares Morris-Bates.
